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Situated at an altitude of 5,800 ft, Yuksum (Yuksom) lies on the southern fringes of the Kanchenjunga park . Despite heavy footfalls, Yuksum appears quaint and charming, nestled amidst rolling hills and plush green forests. The word ‘Yuksum’ means meeting point of the three lamas. consistent with local legend, it had been the primary capital of the state of Sikkim where three Tibetan monks met and crowned the primary king (Chogyal) of Sikkim in 1641. 

The coronation site is claimed to be at Norbugang, where tourists and visitors can still see the coronation throne.
Yuksum is additionally the start line for the favored Dzongri Goecha La trek along side being a gateway to the Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve, making it a year-round stopover for tourists, scientists, photographers, conservationists and naturalists from the planet over.

The word ‘Tashiding’ means devoted central glory and this monastery has been the centre of worship in Sikkim since the 1700s. Situated at a height of about 5,000 ft, it offers a picturesque view of a lush valley made by two rivers, and therefore the more awe-inspiring sight of Mount Kanchenjunga standing tall. Another object of interest may be a magic vase that’s the most subject of the Bhuchu festival, which pulls Buddhists from everywhere the world to witness the yearly ritual during which the sealed vase is opened and its contents inspected.

The Nyingmapa Buddhists use the vase to predict prosperity for the approaching year. A full vase indicates a fortuitous year whereas low tide content denotes a famine. A dusty vase indicates a period of strife and clash. The festival commences within the dark during the complete moon in the first month of the Tibetan calendar (February and March).

Dubdi is additionally considered Yuksum (Yuksom) Monastery and belongs to the Nyingma sect of Lamaism . Established in 1701 by Chogyal Namgyal, it’s considered to be the oldest monastery within the state. The word ‘Dubdi’ within the vernacular tongue means retreat. The monastery may be a two-storeyed structure made from stone. it’s situated at an altitude of two ,100 m and has an elaborately painted interior. One can find images of divinities, saints and a set of manuscripts inside. There are two aisles where rare collections of manuscripts and non secular texts are preserved. The monastery has a crucial historical connotation because it is linked to the founding of the state at Yuksum (Yuksom) within the mid 17th century by Lhetsum Chenpo and his two associate lamas. The monastery provides a powerful germander speedwell view and enables visitors to witness cupressus funebris, a species of cypress brought by Latshen Chem Po from Kham village in Tibet.